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                WINTER CLASSES    

      for Adults and Kids!

      Jan. 16 - Feb. 29, 2012

                  

 

ADULT CLASSES

PHOTOGRAPHY...Basics & Digital        Charles Rametta
   NM:  $38    M:  $35                                    6:30-8:30 pm

   6 Mondays ... Jan. 16 - Feb. 20

A class specially designed to teach you how to become a
better photographer.  Learn all the settings and functions your  
camera can do.  You'll be able to view some of your photos for
instant critique.  A live model will be available at some sessions. 
Bring your camera & manual to class.

 

STAINED GLASS                                       Bill McClelland
   NM:  $45    M:  $42
       Limit 10             6:30-8:30 pm

   6 Mondays ... Jan. 16 - Feb. 20

For beginner or intermediate students... take your pick of a 10"x14"
winter scene hanging panel (pine trees, house and fence) or a 4-panel
mission style lamp, 9"x7"H.  Purchase glass and supplies prior to
1st class.  Supply list given upon receipt of payment.  CAC will

provide all other equipment to use in class.

 

YOU CAN DRAW!                                       Duane Webb
   NM:  $45    M:  $42                                    6:30-8:30 pm

   6 Tuesdays ... Jan. 17 - Feb. 21

Learn the basic principles of drawing including proportion, mass,
light, and shade and line.  Working with charcoal, graphite and perhaps
pastels on a variety of still life objects, you will improve your
drawing skills.  Beginner to intermediate level.  Drawing tablet 
provided.

 

YOGA & You!                                                 Adirann White
   NM:  $45    M:  $42                                   

   6 Tuesdays ... Jan. 17 - Feb. 21
            1:00-2:00 pm                   
   6 T
uesdays ...
Jan. 17 - Feb. 21             6:30-7:30 pm            
   6 T
uesdays ...
Jan. 17 - Feb. 21             7:30-8:30 pm                    
   6
Thursdays ...
Jan. 19 - Feb. 23          1:00-2:00 pm            
  
                                                                                                                                                             
 
Feeling stressed out or need to slow down & become relaxed?  Try
yoga ... it promotes balance, flexibility, and stress reduction.  Wear loose
and comfortable clothing.  Bring yoga mat & strap.

 

WHEEL THROWN Pottery                            Joy Thwing
   NM:  $60    M:  $54
           Limit 7                 1:00-3:00 pm

   6 Wednesdays ... Jan. 25 - Feb. 29     or 6:30-8:30 pm

"Explore" the fascinating world of wheel-thrown pottery!  Beginner
students will learn the basics:  cutting, wedging, and centering on the pottery
wheel; plus how to make a basic cylinder.  Intermediate students will work on
more challenging projects.
 Also, learn various techniques for glazing bisque
pots.  Materials fee:  $25 for clay, glazes and firing and $30 for repeat

students, payable to CAC.

 

Painting with ACRYLICS                         Josette Brighenti
   NM:  $48    M:  $45                                    6:30-8:30 pm

   6 Wednesdays ... Jan. 18 - Feb. 22

This is an introductory course, suitable for the novice painter or
refresher course for those who have not painted for some time. 
Different brush techniques will be explored, along with color mixing
and composition.  Imagination, photographs, and still life will be used
to aid in lessons.  Paints, brushes, and one 11x14" canvas provided.
Subsequent canvases will be needed.

ADULT WORKSHOPS

OIL PAINTING                                              Dan Helsel
   NM:  $60    M:  $55                                   

   Saturday, Jan. 21                                     10:00-3:00 pm

Dan is a professional artist who has won numerous awards for his
outstanding oil paintings.  Take the mystery out of paintings BRASS
and learn how to paint plump green grapes that will make your mouth water!
How a value study is done, determining planes of light, and more will be taught.
All levels of experience are welcome.  Please bring an 8x10" canvas and paints,
if you have them.  If not, we will provide.  Also, bring a lunch.  Supply list
given upon receipt of payment.  

 

JEWELRY MAKING                                     Morgan Fox & Terri Griffiths
   NM:  $42    M:  $37                                    Ages 15 - Adults

   Saturday, Jan. 28
          Limit 8                10:00-3:00 pm

A beginner class that will teach some of the basics of working with
jewelry wire and assorted sizes of beads.  Then make a Focal Bead Wire Bracelet. 
Learn an easy beading technique that will enable you to create a Glass Pearl
Bracelet
using seed beads as accents.  Materials fee:  $15 for assorted beads,
wire, beading needle, and accessories.  If you have a pair of flat nose pliers,
please bring them.  Terri is one of our Holly Bazaar crafters.  Bring a lunch.

 

Basics of PHOTOSHOP                           Bryan Smith
   NM:  $40    M:  $36                                   
   Saturday, Jan. 28
                                    10:00-3:00 pm

It's easier than you think to correct those mistakes!  A general introductory class
that's geared for beginners... Learn about color correction, layers, touching up
blemishes
, what to do with the "raw" setting on your camera, take out unsightly
backgrounds and telephone wires. 
PLUS much more!  Bryan is past
President of the Greater Johnstown Camera Club and has won numerous

awards for his photography.  Bring a lunch and your camera to class. 

 

RUSSIAN CABBAGE SOUP                   Mary Battaline
   NM:  $20    M:  $18                                    

   Tuesday, Jan. 31                                        
6:00-8:00 pm

Warm up this winter with Mary's thick, HEARTY, almost stew-like soup!  It's
easy to make ... plus meatless, too, for those who might be vegetarians. 
Mary's recipe was recently featured in OUR TOWN!  A wonderful soup for
those cold winter evenings.  Come hungry!

 

Landscapes in WATERCOLOR                Richard Hower
   NM:  $45    M:  $41                                    

   Saturday, Feb. 4                                         
9:30-3:30 pm

Richard is an accomplished watercolorist who has won numerous awards.
Learn the fundamentals such as wet-on-wet, washes, glazing, hard and soft
edges.  Color theory and design will also be covered.  Lots of demonstrations!
For the beginner to intermediate student.  Please bring landscape
photos or calendar art; some will be available.  All other supplies will be

provided.  Bring a lunch.  Check out Richard's website: www.richardhower.com.

 

BROWN BAGGIN' IT!                                     Sande Staib
   NM:  $40    M:  $36                                    

   Saturday, Feb. 4                                         
10:00-3:30 pm

You won't believe what you can make by sewing together 3 layers of brown
paper bags or craft paper; then painting with craft acrylics.  A great "Welcome"
sign with interchangeable seasonal attachments
will be made to adorn your
walls or front door.  You have to see the sample to believe it!  Materials
fee:  $8 for paint, sealer, and craft paper.  Sande is one of our Holly Bazaar

crafters.

 

CREATIVE INTERIORS                             Josette Brighenti
   NM:  $36    M:  $33                                   
   Saturday, Feb. 11
                                    10:00-3:00 pm

Is your kitchen or family room in need of sprucing up?  These creative ideas will
keep you far under budget while redesigning your home with a fresh new look. 
Learn how to choose paint colors, get ideas for sprucing up that old
piece of furniture, and more!  Josette owns Brighenti Interior Consultants
of Johnstown. 

KIDS CLASSES

Beginning ART                                            Beverly Struble
   NM:  $22    M:  $20      Ages 3-5              4:30-5:30 pm

   6 Wednesdays ... Jan. 18 - Feb. 22

A new FUN class for the younger artists!  "Discover" the world of
art through basic materials and their techniques.  Explore color,
shape, and texture while drawing, painting, cutting, and MORE!
All supplies provided.
 

WHEEL THROWN Pottery      Limit 7     Joy Thwing
   NM:  $48    M:  $43      Ages 8+             4:30-5:30 pm

   6 Wednesdays ... Jan. 25 - Feb. 29

Get introduced to the potter's wheel!  Then learn how to wedge,
throw, center, and trim the clay.  Your pieces will then be glazed
and fired.  Clay, glazes, and firing fee included.

 

3-D Makes It POP!                                        Josette Brighenti
   NM:  $22    M:  $20      Ages 8+              4:30-5:30 pm

   6 Wednesdays ... Jan. 18 - Feb. 22

Use your creativity to make Eye-Popping 3-D Art! ... like an
Alexander Calder style wire sculpture, paint 3 panes of glass
and sandwich them together to make one painting, and draw &
paint a still life, then cut & paste to make it POP!  Plus more
fun art projects!

 

 

 

   

Check out the Many Classes we offer:

Art, Cooking, Yoga, Pottery, Drawing, Decorative Painting, Photography, Stained Glass, Watercolor & Acrylics For All Ages: 
    Regular Class Sessions are for six weeks, two hours each session. Kids classes are held from 4:30 to 5:30. 

                

  

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